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Columbia County Public Schools

Total Schools

31

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,696

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Columbia County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Columbia County has 8 district entries. Portage Community School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Portage has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

31

in Columbia County

Reported Enrollment

8,696

31 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

2

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15
Middle6
High10
Other0

8 School Districts in Columbia County

Portage Community School District

8 schools
2,088 students

Lodi School District

5 schools
1,491 students

Columbus School District

4 schools
1,161 students

Poynette School District

3 schools
995 students

Pardeeville Area School District

3 schools
865 students

Fall River School District

2 schools
499 students

Rio Community School District

2 schools
360 students

Cambria-Friesland School District

2 schools
309 students

31 Public Schools in Columbia County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 31 matching schools

Portage High

Portage Community School District

Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12High706 students

Spring Hill Elementary

Wisconsin Dells School District

Wisconsin Dells, 53965 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary608 students

Lodi High

Lodi School District

Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High451 students

Columbus Elementary

Columbus School District

Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary438 students

Muir Elementary

Portage Community School District

Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant

Listed only2–5Primary422 students

Poynette Elementary

Poynette School District

Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary412 students

Wayne Bartels Middle

Portage Community School District

Portage, 53901 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle406 students

Lodi Primary

Lodi School District

Lodi, 53555 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary395 students

Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Wisconsin Dells School District

Wisconsin Dells, 53965 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle387 students

Columbus High

Columbus School District

Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High385 students

Pardeeville Elementary

Pardeeville Area School District

Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary355 students

Lodi Middle

Lodi School District

Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle335 students

Poynette High

Poynette School District

Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High307 students

Poynette Middle

Poynette School District

Poynette, 53955 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle276 students

Pardeeville High

Pardeeville Area School District

Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High266 students

Columbus Middle

Columbus School District

Columbus, 53925 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle265 students

Fall River High

Fall River School District

Fall River, 53932 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12High265 students

Pardeeville Middle

Pardeeville Area School District

Pardeeville, 53954 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle244 students

Fall River Elementary

Fall River School District

Fall River, 53932 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary234 students

Lodi Elementary

Lodi School District

Lodi, 53555 / Town: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary230 students

Columbia County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?

The directory lists 31 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Columbia County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.